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CE12 SUU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,390 mi
Last recorded187,390 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 SUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 187,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Pass 3 May 2024 181,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 174,582 miles

Offside parking efficiency just met.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 163,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 150,685 miles

Heatshield loose at rear.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 137,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,797 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,305 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 107,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 62,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CE12 SUU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE12 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE12 SUU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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